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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Ancistrus Tolima

Ancistrus tolima Navarro & Ray, 2013
Max Length
7.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Ancistrus Tolima (Ancistrus tolima) is a ray-finned fish of the family Loricariidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.7 cm. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Ancistrus tolima
Authority
Navarro & Ray, 2013
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
7.7 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal soft rays: 5.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ancistrus Tolima is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Ancistrus Tolima is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Ancistrus Tolima is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Upper Magdalena River drainage, subdrainage río Prado in Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01479 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
7.7cm
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Rays
5

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Navarro & Ray, 2013

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